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Councillor reflects on 18 years
Local councillor Stephen Hart prides himself on not having missed a single monthly council meeting in his 18 years as an elected leader, even if that meant zooming in from New Zealand to elect the new mayor in 2023.
Community leaders flag thoughts on policy
Colac Otway community leaders have shared their views on a new community flagpole.
Good Samaritans extinguish car fire
Good Samaritans sprang into action this week extinguishing a car fire in Colac’s Coles car park.
No conviction for alcohol-fuelled assault
A 27-year-old Colac man who assaulted a staff member at a Colac venue has avoided a criminal conviction.
Unlicensed driver fined
A Winchelsea man caught driving an unregistered vehicle without a licence has received a criminal conviction.
Once-in-a-lifetime camp experience
Over more than a decade of scouting, Colac’s Hannah Warton has gained lifelong skills, friends, and memories.
Court orders speedster off road
A 39-year-old father caught speeding through Barwon Downs is off the road for the next three months and must pay a $500 fine.
Woman mauled at Winchelsea
A sickening dog attack at Winchelsea has seen a woman rushed to hospital with critical injuries.